Lobpreisung der Gottesmutter. Tempera on gold ground over chalk ground on wooden panel, probably Russia, 2nd half 19th century. 27.3 x 21.9 cm. With 1 reverse ponki. The panel slightly convex. Depicting the crowned Mother of God and Child standing in a mandorla, venerated by 16 saints, partiarchs and angels arranged in four tiers along the sides. The upper end is formed by God the Father on the cloud bench. - Some rubbing and scratches, some with minor losses of color. Paint chipping, tls. Writing rubbed off in places. Wooden panel on the sides and back and sponki with some small wormholes. Signs of age and wear.

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